Guys,
thank you again for all the replies!
Okay - the 407 is out. Does not lift the same as either the B3 or the 119 and if you work it hard it becomes a high maintenance ship!
Theoretical transplants don't help much either!
PT6 in a B3 is ridiculous! You would have to down rate it to match the trans and you are back where you are!
Is the HTS 900 already STCed? Besides here we have the same issue with the trans and no one will retrofit a perfectly okay B3!
For myself, I always pick the B3, because I know it!
However in this specific case the A119 would be prefered by the aircraft supplier for ties with Agusta, regional considerations, etc.
The same provider though, does know the B3 and can get it for the job if selected, too.
I do have some feedback from Koala drivers and generally they seem to perform, I definitelly consider them, BUT the feedback has nothing to do with max performance, long lining, etc. .....
My concern is:
- Can the 119 perform in
the field like the B3?
- Can 100 hrs inspections be done over night? (Real inspections!! Not just paperwork ones!)
- How is the sparepart supply situation from Agusta?
- At 6'2" will I fit with a helmet?
- Will I fit with the helmet out the door?
- Bubble window/door available?
Just real world long line experience!!
Thanks to all - keep it coming!
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